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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins in Crew Quarters
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins in Crew Quarters

On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, July 16, 2019, astronaut Michael Collins speaks to Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: MOCR activity during STS-4 mission
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Jul 4, 1982

MOCR activity during STS-4 mission

S82-33221 (4 July 1982) --- Lead STS-4 flight director Charles Lewis is congratulated by an unidentified flight...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-005
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-040
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-040

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0015-111
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Jan 28, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0015-111

Ames 70th Anniversary Turn Back the Clock Day with antique Class Cars and Classic Car parade around the center....

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NASA image: jsc2012e051282
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May 8, 2012

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DATE: 5-8-12 LOCATION: Bldg. NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 crew training (Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: 03pd2221
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Jul 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. – This aerial view of Launch Pad 39A shows the Rotating Service Structure in open...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-009
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-009

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Krikalev and Gidzenko at ISS hatch
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Feb 10, 2001

Krikalev and Gidzenko at ISS hatch

ISS-01-E-5324 (10 February 2001) --- Cosmonauts Sergei K. Krikalev (left), Expedition One flight engineer, and Yuri...

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NASA image: iss071e329978
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Jul 12, 2024

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iss071e329978 (July 12, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is attached to the leading end effector...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

NASA’s Air Operations Co-Lead Don Reed briefs the air ops team during Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) aboard the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The Wake Shield Facility (WSF) is a free-flying research and development facility that is designed to use the pure...

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NASA image: Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.
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Mar 13, 2023

Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.

NASA Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and Tactical Mission Lead for the Mars...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Orion Deputy Program Manager Debbie Korth, at the podium, leads a question-and-answer session with NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: iss071e329977
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Jul 12, 2024

iss071e329977

iss071e329977 (July 12, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is attached to the leading end effector...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-007
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-007

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

JSC2011-E-065977 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho (right) and Public Affairs Office...

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NASA image: Krikalev in PMA
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Feb 7, 2001

Krikalev in PMA

STS098-355-017 (7-20 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition One flight engineer, waves as he...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1429
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Sep 12, 2000

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An aerial view of the Shuttle Landing Facility shows the Mate/Demate device in the foreground, with two Shuttle...

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NASA image: Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.
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Mar 13, 2023

Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.

NASA Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and Tactical Mission Lead for the Mars...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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